Certain categories of travelers may apply for a U.S. visa without an in-person interview
(“interview waiver”). If you fall into one of the categories below, you may qualify to apply
through the Cargo Expreso Dropbox process.

Visa Renewal: B1, B2, B1/B2, C1, C1/D, I, O-1, or P-1

You may qualify to submit your renewal application for the same visa category
through the Cargo Expreso Dropbox if you meet the following qualifications:

• You can provide your previous, full-validity visa.
• The visa is currently valid or expired within the last 48 months.
• You are a citizen or legal resident of Costa Rica.
• For more information and instructions, please visit:
  https://www.ustraveldocs.com/cr/cr-niv-visarenew.asp.

Applicants 13 Years and Under

You may qualify to submit your application through the Cargo Expreso Dropbox if you
meet the following qualifications:

• You are a citizen or legal resident of Costa Rica.
• Both parents have valid U.S. visas.
• For renewals: You can provide your previous, full-validity visa, and it is currently
  valid or expired within the last 48 months.
• For more information and instructions, please visit:
  https://www.ustraveldocs.com/cr/cr-svc-visachild.asp

Applicants 80 Years and Older

You may qualify to submit your application through the Cargo Expreso Dropbox if you
meet the following qualifications:

• You are a citizen or legal resident of Costa Rica.
• You have never been refused a U.S. visa (unless the refusal was subsequently
  overturn).
• For renewals: You can provide your previous, full-validity visa, and it is currently
  valid or expired within the last 48 months.
• For more information and instructions, please visit:
  https://www.ustraveldocs.com/cr/cr-svc-visachild.asp

First Time J, F, and M Visa Applicants

You may qualify to submit your application through the Cargo Expreso Dropbox if you
meet the following qualifications:

• You have/had a U.S. visa (any category) and you have never been refused a
  visa (unless the refusal was subsequently overturn).
• You are a citizen or legal resident of Costa Rica.
• Important: This option does not apply to J visas for Summer Work & Travel, Au
  Pair and language training programs. These programs require an interview.
• For more information and instructions, please visit:
  https://www.ustraveldocs.com/cr/cr-niv-visarenew.asp.

First Time H-2A and H-2B Applicants

You may qualify to submit your application through the Cargo Expreso Dropbox if you
meet the following qualifications:

• You have never been refused a U.S. visa (unless the refusal was subsequently
  overturn).
• You are a citizen or legal resident of Costa Rica, and you are physically present
  in Costa Rica.
• For more information and instructions, please visit:
  https://www.ustraveldocs.com/cr/cr-svc-h2ah2bappointment.asp